Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-10-27
HERE AND THERE.

The residence of Mr.. George Brokaw, two
miles north of Uniontown. was destroyed by
fire on Sabbath afternoon at about l O'Clock.
Only part of the contents of the building
was saved, all on the second floors being
consumed. The fire originated in the roof
aud was likely caused by a spark from the
chimney. The family endeavOred to arouse
the neighbors by ringing the bell, but before
help arrived the flames had made such head
way that nothing could be done except to try
to save the goods. Fortunately the wind
carried the cinders and heat in an opposite
direction from the barn and other outbuild>
ings
MR. JAMRs ALEXANDER, whose illness was
noticed in last issue died on Saturday eve-
ming last and the funeral took place on Tues
day last at 2 o'clock The types made us say
that he was for many years a resident OF
Uniontown, when it should have read Nor
ristown. Mr.. Alexander was about so years
of age, and was favorably known by many
of our citizens.
A TERRIBLE wind storm occurred in this
locality on Sabbath night last, and much
damage WIS done. Corn fodder was strewn
all over the fields and was in some places
carried out into the roads. A large portion
OF 1t was broken and destroyed.
q FIRE broke out few days since in the
roof of Mr.. Taylor'a store at Bannock, but
was subdued with but little damage,
We learn the particulars CT the death OF
Mr.. Joseph Barnard, of Adena "a brief notice
of which has been made) from Mr.. Palmer.
Mr.. Barnard had shoveled a load of corn
from the wagon, and went to the house. He
told his wife that he did not feel well: he re-
turned to where his team was standing, and
in seven minutes life WAS extinct. MIR. P.
states that the physicians supposed that he
had ruptured vein or small blood vessel
about the heart. He was about 80 years of
age.
Mr.. Ross BENTLEY, son of Mr. solomon
Bentley, of Bsnnock, left home on Friday
last for Toronto. Canada, where he will at
tend college. MIR Bentley is an intelligent
young man of correct department, and cannot
fail to win honors in his classes and an en-
trance into the most respectable social circles
All his friends wish him health and pros
perity.
MKs - FEKaUsoE, of Morristown, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs Mnttie Taylor, of
Bsnnock. Mrs Ferguson (McDowelD was
for many years a resident Of that vicinity,
and receives a cordial welcome.
Mr.. JOHN Houston, boy who measures
lumber delivered to the c., L. & W. R. r.
Co, at Bruce station, and who superintends
the loading and shipping, had his wrist
dislocated by being caught in Car door. a
few days since Johnny, as he is Familiarity
called, is lad of pleasant manners, faVor>
ite with sll, and who can transact as much
business expedtiously and correctly as two
men of ordinary business capacity in the same
calling.
PERSONAL MENTION John Pollock, Esq.,,
and wife, of st. Clsirsville. attended service
at the U. P. church at Uniontown, on Sab
bath MFRS James Price and wife visited
their uncle, Mr. james Price. of this vicinity,
last week MIR Hugh Smith and wife, of
San Francisco, CAL, are the guests of their
father and mother. Mr. and Mrs John Smith,
Of Uniontown.-Mr B. w. Hoge has been
afflicted with csrbuncle on his neck, but
is now better....... Mrs Ella Lindsay, wife of
DR.. L. 81 Lindsay, of Lebanon, Pa, is pay.
ing farewell visit to her friends at Union
town before joining her husband in their new
home.-Mrs Bowman, Mrs Jeffers, and Mr.
Cubbison, brother, sister and niece of the
late Mrs Maggie Hays, came down from Ash>
land county, and, were present during her ill
ness and death; all but Mrs Jeffers have re-
turned-Mr Henderson is agent for @, L. g.
W. r. r. Co. at Bruce station. 81.